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World News | Trump Set to Meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea; Discuss Russia-Ukraine War
Washington DC [US], October 23 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced his upcoming diplomatic trip to Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan, highlighting a significant meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping...
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South Korean Photographer Cho Gi-Seok’s Meditation on Imperfection Opens at Fotografiska Shanghai
For Cho Gi-Seok, a South Korean fashion photographer known for his work with K-pop stars — including XG and Blackpink’s Jennie — the idea of imperfection is an ongoing theme behind his surrealist image-making. “I think people have paradoxes in...
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From Alien to The Zone of Interest: 50 of the best movies to stream right now – with no extra rental fees
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The Irish Times
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The streaming world is still a whirlpool of confusion. Tempting titles pop up on one service and then, with a week or two’s warning, migrate disloyally to one of its competitors. The information in our pick of 50 great movies is correct at time of...
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Sports News | French Open: India's Campaign Wraps Up in Second Round with Shuttler Unnati Hooda's Defeat
Brittany [France], October 24 (ANI): India's campaign at the French Open concluded in the second round, with Unnati Hooda and the doubles teams of Rohan Kapoor-Ruthvika Gadde and Kavipriya Selvam-Simran Singhi crashing out with bitter defeats. The...
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Three generations of Korean ballet on one stage
Seoul Metropolitan Ballet closes season with double bill 'Hans van Manen & Hue Young-soon' Three generations of Korean ballet dancers will share the stage this week — not as fellow dancers, but as choreographer, stager and performer. Together, Hue...
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Where to Watch ‘Bugonia’: Is Emma Stone’s New Yorgos Lanthimos Movie Streaming?
“Bugonia,” one of this fall’s strangest and most anticipated releases, is finally here. The film is a reunion between actress Emma Stone and her go-to director, Yorgos Lanthimos, following their previous partnerships on 2018’s “The Favourite,”...
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For South Korea, Japan demonstrates potential of casino resorts to lift economy
Well prior to its targeted opening in 2030, MGM Osaka is already serving as a model for South Korea of how IRs can boost tourism. South Korean business and tourism experts convened on Friday to discuss how the country’s casino industry may be...
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North Korea fires missiles as Trump prepares for South Korea visit
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Yahoo News
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SEOUL, Oct 22 (Reuters) – North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, a week before a key Asia-Pacific leaders’ meeting in South Korea. It was the first launch of...
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Bugonia Review: Emma Stone Has Found Her Perfect Director Collaborator, And I Hope They Keep Making Movies Together Forever
The rise of Emma Stone has been a remarkable thing to witness over the last 20 years. It’s not easy for an actress to stand out as a romantic interest in a boy-centric party comedy, but that’s exactly what she managed to do starring opposite Jonah...
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Stray Kids' Lee Know donates 200 mln won to mark birthday
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Lee Know, a member of K-pop boy group Stray Kids, has donated 200 million won (US$139,460) to celebrate his birthday, his agency said Monday. The singer contributed 100 million won to both the Samsung Medical Center in...
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EXO to reunite after all members complete military service
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band EXO will resume group activities at the end of the year after all its members completed their mandatory military service, its agency said Monday. SM Entertainment said the nine-member act will hold a...
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Friday, October 24 – These 17 New Horror Movies Released This Week
Stephen King. Emma Stone. Yorgos Lanthimos. Justin Long. Chris Stuckmann. Maika Monroe. This week’s new horror lineup is packed with big names and exciting titles, from the at-home debut of The Long Walk and Good Boy to the theatrical release of...
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8,000 Years Of Art In Nigeria — A window into the soul of a people
Around the world, countries are rediscovering that heritage is not only a matter of pride — it is also a matter of power. France’s Louvre draws nearly 10 million visitors each year, generating billions in tourism and cultural industries. Egypt...
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I'm Watching These Certified Fresh Movies and Shows This Weekend
It can be a full-time job trying to find something good to watch on TV (actually, it is!). And while I watch a ton of shows and movies and endlessly scroll through new and old releases on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more, Rotten Tomatoes is...
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South Korean court acquits Kakao billionaire of SM Entertainment stock case, shares jump 5pc
SEOUL, Oct 21 — A South Korean court on Tuesday cleared Kakao Corp’s billionaire founder Kim Beom-su of stock manipulation charges, sending shares of the country’s dominant chat app operator 5 per cent higher. The tech tycoon was arrested in July...
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The Best Hotels in Seoul, From Gangnam to Hongdae
As one of the world’s largest cities, Seoul has a highly competitive hotel scene. But it’s important to note a few things about our picks, which might surprise you. Most of our recommendations come from well-established hotel chains, which is...
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UniPin Empowers Korean Game Publishers to Expand into Southeast Asia and India
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UniPin, the leading digital entertainment enabler in Southeast Asia and India, hosted a seminar in Seoul titled "Expanding Beyond Borders: Real-Life Insights to Grow Your Business in SEA & India"...
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South Korea's Hwang sets new Asian record in men's 200m freestyle
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Xinhua News Agency
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SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Two-time Olympian Hwang Sun-woo set a new Asian record in the men's 200-meter freestyle at its national sports festival in Busan. Hwang finished with a time of one minute 43.92 seconds on Monday, surpassing the previous...
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Entertainment News | Elizabeth Olsen Prefers Theatrical Releases, Open to Returning as Scarlet Witch
Washington DC [US], October 23 (ANI): Actress Elizabeth Olsen has made it clear she prefers projects with theatrical releases and will not sign onto studio films intended solely for streaming, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "If a movie is...
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Mysteries and the Craft: A Portrait of Writer-Director, Celine Song
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The Phoenix News
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Image provided by CBC NewsIn October 2024 at the Austin Film Festival, Oscar-nominated writer and director Celine Song talked about the difference between being an amateur writer and a professional writer. She believes that being an amateur writer...